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Kogod School of Business

Kogod School of Business
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Location:
Washington, DC
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$34,973
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,973
Room & Board:
$13,468
Full-Time Undergrads:
6,404
Part-Time Undergrads:
244
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.american.edu
Admissions Website:
www.american.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid Website:
www.american.edu/financialaid/
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
43 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1750–2080
Average ACT Scores:
26–31

Best Things

  • AU Abroad program for studying internationally
  • The Career Center
  • Comfortable, clean, and friendly dorms
  • Engaging and expert professors
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • International Studies and Government
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
  • Law
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 5000-10000, District of Columbia, Large city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

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Many students agree that there is something for everyone at AU, and they are rarely ever bored. Though the school’s population is relatively small and has fewer parties compared to state schools, many claim that it is worth it to be in D.C. and the surrounding area. 

Upon arrival at AU, the adjustment period can be tough for people not accustomed to an urban setting. However, making friends is quite easy, and even the shyest students will be able to integrate themselves into the small, tight-knit AU community. For the most part, students have no problem expressing themselves socially or academically. It seems that a “work hard, play hard” philosophy best suits the students at American University.

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Guys & Girls at American University

transfer3

International Business '15

1.9
C-

Straight Guys Have Inflated Egos

Since there is a lack of straight guys, a lot of girls become desperate, lower their standards and settle for anything. because of this, the guys believe they are the hottest thing around and do not treat girls with respect. the effects of the gender ratio are horrible for straight girls.

May 21, 2012

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Guys & Girls at American University

km8621a

Mathematics & Statistics '13

2.7
C+

Girls Are Cute, Guys Are Ok

The girls are cute and range from city girls to the middle of no where. So there is a large variety. Guys are ok, a few stick out, and we also have a large gay community on campus. Overall, they are average, from their hair to their clothes.

May 17, 2012

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Greek Life at American University

km8621a

Mathematics & Statistics '13

3.5
B

Greeks Try to Take Over, but Can't

There is a pretty decent amount of students who go the Greek route. Since our campus is on the small side, you see them nearly every time you are on campus. They have different events on the quad once in a while or in the MGC area. But, it isn't too overpowering ... unless your roommate is pledging.

May 17, 2012

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User rating for American University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 757 user reviews.

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